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Also, how do i make certain types of files (namely .mp3 and .mpg) files open with certain types of applications?

Tried prefered applications, but doesnt actually have anything to specify certain programs to .extensions?

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my bad :p

note to self: be careful before posting next time onwards...

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In the file manager go to the file's property, there is a 'Open with' tab, where you can add/set your preferred application for that file type.

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In the file manager go to the file's property, there is a 'Open with' tab, where you can add/set your preferred application for that file type.

Wheres the file manager?

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Wheres the file manager?

Look in the Accessories Menu in the "Start" menu. If you can't find anything then go to the Add/Remove Menu and enter file manager into the search box and it'll give you a list of them to install. You have a large choice to get from. i.e. Gnome Commander or Krusader.

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I don't know why you are all assuming the OP is using gnome or ubuntu... What distro are you using?

If you are using gnome, you might have to get the gnome-extras package to get the file associations thing.

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I don't know why you are all assuming the OP is using gnome or ubuntu... What distro are you using?

If you are using gnome, you might have to get the gnome-extras package to get the file associations thing.

I had also mentioned Krusader and it is for KDE. Plus, they both can work in any WM as well. I have both. I use Gnome but I prefer Krusader.

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ah, File Manager means Nautilus, the default file manager that comes with Ubuntu/Gnome.

Places>Home Folder, will start File manager in your home folder

if you are still confused ,

Use <Alt>+F2 to bring up the run Dialog box, type 'nautilus' then enter.

sorry for the confusion

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